Opinions
Annexed and Erased: How Herat’s Distinct Identity Fuels Women’s Resistance
By Abdul Basir Azimi
Herat, the historic oasis city and recognized intellectual capital of western Afghanistan, has long been celebrated as a cradle of poetry, philosophy, and independent thought. Herati women and girls were not mere observers of history; they were the architects of a modern society, com...
From Purim to Nowruz: War, Memory, and the Necessity of Iranian-Israeli Dialogue
By Dr. Davood Moradian
Within the span of a few weeks this spring, three moments of profound spiritual meaning unfold across the Jewish and Persian worlds. Jewish communities celebrate Purim, commemorating the survival of Jews in ancient Persia. Shiite Muslim...
World Observed: International Day of Education - Have Afghan Women Been Forgotten?
By Neelapu Shanti
“Education is a human...
What I Saw in Mashhad
Visiting Iran during the unrest in January, I found the accounts of both state and opposition media to be exercises in cognitive dissonance.
Seating the Taliban in the Afghan Embassy: Has India Betrayed the Afghan People?
By Neelapu Shanti
The orchestrated power struggle...
